CHINA-LEADERSHIP: WANG YI WRITES ARTICLE IN QIU SHI PRAISING XI JINPING AND STRESSING THE NEED TO "UNITE AROUND THE CCP CC WITH XI JINPING AS ITS CORE"

Qiu Shi (2020/15; August 1) published a lengthy two-part article by Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi that ostensibly deals with foreign affairs but substantively serves to signal loyalty and obedience to Xi Jinping. In the introductory paragraphs, Wang Yi lavishes praise on Xi Jinping for having the “vision and sagacity” of a “great strategist.” He said Xi Jinping’s views on diplomacy and foreign affairs are encapsulated by Xi Jinping Thought on Socialist Diplomacy with Chinese Characteristics for the New Era (习近平新时代中国特色社会主义外交思想), hereafter shortened to Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy (习近平外交思想).  The first section of Wang Yi’s article presents five assertions on Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy (i) Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy is an organic component of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. (ii) Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy is the newest achievement in the diplomatic sphere of 21st century Marxism. (iii) Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy is the continuation and innovation of China’s fine traditional culture. (iv) Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy is a continuation of the development of New China’s foreign affairs theory. (v) Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy sublates and surpasses traditional international relations theory.  In the second section, Wang Yi calls upon readers to continuously initiate the new situations of diplomacy with Chinese characteristics using Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy as the basic guide. First, he advocates further strengthening of study in order to truly comprehend the meaning and essence of Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy. Second, he advocates actively carrying out international exchange in order for outside countries and other people to more deeply understand the scientific and advanced nature of Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy and third, he calls for persevering in applying what is learned, and continuously allowing Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy to guide the practical application of major country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics. Finally, Wang Yi concludes by signalling the need to unite around the “Central Committee with Xi Jinping at its core” and strengthen the ‘four consciousnesses’ (四个意识), consolidate the ‘four confidences’ (四个自信), and achieve the ‘two defends’ (两个维护).







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